Big Bear Lake, CA -- The Big Bear Valley lost one of its more distinguished contributors with this morning’s passing of former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers, who died in the 4am hour with Paddy, his wife of 65 years, at his side and one of his beloved boxer dogs nearby. Speyers had, citing health reasons, resigned from his post as Treasurer for the Bear Valley Community … [Read more...] about Former Big Bear Lake Mayor Bill Speyers Passes Away Today at Age 86
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Community Members Offer “Respectful, Passionate, Supportive” Comments to School Board at March 17 Meeting
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Given this week’s pink slip notifications to teachers, mandated state-wide, last night’s meeting of the Board of Trustees for Bear Valley Unified School District drew a number of community members—including students. As school budget cuts, including staffing issues, were not on the agenda for the March 17 meeting, the school board was unable to comment, … [Read more...] about Community Members Offer “Respectful, Passionate, Supportive” Comments to School Board at March 17 Meeting
MWD Board to Consider Permit Approval for Lake Events, Ordinance Update for Commercial Rentals
Big Bear Lake, CA -- A number of events are coming to Big Bear Lake, including the Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic on May 15 and 16, the Fishin’ for 50K Trout Derby on June 5 and 6, and the annual Fourth of July fireworks show—all of these pending permit approval, which will likely be granted during this afternoon’s meeting of the Board of Directors for the Big Bear … [Read more...] about MWD Board to Consider Permit Approval for Lake Events, Ordinance Update for Commercial Rentals
Recreation and Park District Working to Appease Neighbors of The Ranch
Big Bear Lake, CA -- Yesterday's meeting of the Advisory Commission for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District—and their first regular meeting of the year—did not include any action items, but did include discussion with regard to the district’s newest park facility, The Ranch at Erwin Lake. According to the Recreation and Park District’s Assistant Regional Manager … [Read more...] about Recreation and Park District Working to Appease Neighbors of The Ranch
Community Services District Meeting Includes Recognition of Firefighters and Tim Sweet; Fire Department Unveils New Ambulance
Big Bear City, CA -- The Big Bear City Community Services District celebrated three firefighters of the Big Bear City Fire Department in last night’s meeting of the CSD Board, overseen by President Marge McDonald. In a presentation by Big Bear City Fire Chief Jeff Willis, firefighter/paramedic Dan Nunes and firefighter/EMTs David Tharp and Andrew Crane were recognized for their … [Read more...] about Community Services District Meeting Includes Recognition of Firefighters and Tim Sweet; Fire Department Unveils New Ambulance